Preparing for a Career in Medicine

Information for Students Preparing for a Career in Medicine, Physical Therapy & Other Health-Related Professions.

Students interested in a career in medicine or other health-related professions prepare in suggested majors with the help of pre-health advisors. LeTourneau University offers many features that assist our students to succeed, including clinically-related undergraduate research, international travel with global service learning, strong links to the local community of health professionals, and Clinical Issues and Clinical Observation courses that facilitate professional experience. Students from LeTourneau who have applied to health-related graduate schools have had an excellent record of success.

Online resources that you may find helpful include:

JAMP(Joint Admission Medical Program) provides a unique opportunity for Texas residents with a FAFSA parental contribution of less than $8,000.

Yγεία, an LETU club that supports students pursuing health professions, specifically in preparation for future tests to get into MD, dentistry, vet, physical therapy and other medical programs. The club hosts guest speakers on medical topics and takes preview trips to graduate and medical schools.

Below is a table listing the undergraduate degrees taken to prepare for medical school and many other health-related professions which require graduate school. For more information on each profession and preparing for a career in that field, click on the links. Our goal as pre-health advisors is to come alongside you to enable you to succeed in your chosen vocation.

Profession

Undergraduate degree options most often used (the one in CAPS is most frequently used)